What do you do? I create tableaux vivants (living pictures). I use other people’s naked bodies as my medium because they’re the most powerful conduit of thought and emotion that I can access.
When did you get into it? Two years ago
Who or what influences you as an artist? Copulation, decay, my mental state, and the habits of my friends.
What’s your biggest achievement/proudest moment so far? I’m proud when I manage to leave the house. Anything more than that and I blow my own mind! I do feel very proud when my work changes people, when they become braver as a consequence of posing nude, and when they cry because they’ve been touched by bearing witness.
What are your plans for the future? I don’t have any plans. Should I get some? Really I just want to keep doing it.
What makes you laugh? The fact that I spent so much time trying to think of a witty answer to this question, and failed. Ha! Oh I’m a funny lady! Ahem, sorry.
What pisses you off? I do.
What’s your opinion of the local scene? Busy! The beauty of this town is that pretty much anyone can do what they like, art wise. It’s very unpretentious.
What are your upcoming performances/exhibitions? Tableaux Vivants – Akin to. This will be held at The Front Gallery & Cafe on May 15, 7pm. Tix $20 at the door. Audiences can expect the usual frozen tableau style living nude installations, this time following a zoomorphic thread. Feel free to bring your sketch pad.
Contact info: min.mae@gmail.com
